23: Brother Duan, Sanren and I will cover you, you can go without worry!

"Please come in, both of you."

Dao Baifeng welcomed the three of them inside.

"Yuer, what exactly happened to make you so flustered?"

Once inside the Yuxu Temple, Dao Baifeng immediately pressed for an answer.

Duan Yu, however, was a bit vague, "Mother, it's nothing, I just encountered some Jianghu people acting violently while I was out sightseeing."

"They even called themselves the Four Evils."

"But I also met a great hero like Young Master Murong!"

"The Four Evils are no match for Young Master Murong at all."

Duan Yu said, pointing to Murong Fu.

"The Four Evils!"

Dao Baifeng was first startled, then stunned.

"Young Master Murong?"

"I wonder if it's..."

Dao Baifeng showed a look of inquiry.

There weren't many people named Murong in the Jianghu.

Especially someone who could defeat experts like the Four Evils, that was even rarer.

Although Dao Baifeng wasn't entirely a Jianghu person, she knew a little about Jianghu affairs.

"I am Murong Fu!"

Ning Yuan cupped his fists slightly and added, "I am from Gusu."

"Gusu Murong Fu..."

Although Jiangnan and Yunnan were thousands of miles apart, Murong Fu's name was well-known throughout the Jianghu, and even someone like Dao Baifeng, who didn't pay much attention to Jianghu matters, had heard of him.

After a brief thought, she showed a look of surprise and said to Ning Yuan, "So it's Young Master Murong!"

"I was wondering who had such skill to force back the Four Evils, I didn't expect it to be Southern Murong!"

Dao Baifeng's expression was solemn.

"Sanren, you flatter me, these are all just empty titles."

Ning Yuan had a humble expression.

"But, Yuer, how did you offend the Four Evils?"

Dao Baifeng then looked at Duan Yu.

The Four Evils were notorious, and each of them possessed extraordinary strength.

Even she was no match for any one of them.

"Mother, you can't blame me for this. I don't even know them. That Yue Lao San insisted on taking me as his disciple. If Young Master Murong hadn't intervened, I would probably have been forced to kowtow and acknowledge him as my master by now."

Duan Yu also looked wronged.

"Hmph!"

Dao Baifeng couldn't help but let out a cold snort, "That Yue Lao San truly doesn't know what's good for him. You are the dignified Young Master of Dali, how can you take someone else as your master."

"Moreover, a villain from the Jianghu!"

Duan Yu immediately reassured her, "But Mother, don't worry, Young Master Murong has already forced Yue Lao San and Yun Zhonghe back. We are safe now."

"Safe?"

Dao Baifeng shook her head, "I don't care why you came out, you should return to the Zhennan Prince Manor as soon as possible. Only when you are at the Zhennan Prince Manor will the Four Evils not dare to target you again."

"Mother, if we're going back to the Zhennan Prince Manor, why don't you come back with me?"

Duan Yu said, pulling Dao Baifeng's arm.

But Dao Baifeng turned her back and shook her head, "Yuer, I have already become a Sanren now. I have no intention of returning to that place. Don't force me."

"Mother..."

Duan Yu still wanted to say something, but was stopped by Ning Yuan, "Young Master Duan, let Sanren consider it carefully."

"Alas! It can only be this way for now."

Seeing this, Duan Yu could only sigh, nod, and agree.

The group stayed at Yuxu Temple to rest that night.

"Young Master Murong, how do you think I can persuade my mother to return to the Zhennan Prince Manor with me?"

Inside the pavilion, Duan Yu couldn't help but ask.

"This matter cannot be rushed."

Ning Yuan smiled slightly, "From Sanren's attitude, I think she actually wants to go back, but she might not be able to overcome the hurdle in her heart all at once. Give her time, and she will surely overcome it."

"I hope so."

Duan Yu sighed softly.

And in the main hall, Dao Baifeng's mood was also complex.

Just at this moment.

Outside Yuxu Temple, three figures appeared.

Then a low, hoarse voice came, "I heard that Southern Murong is here, this old man has come to meet him."

This voice was low and calm, but it clearly reached the ears of everyone inside the Yuxu Temple.

"What profound Internal Energy!"

Dao Baifeng in the main hall immediately opened her eyes.

And Mu Wanqing and Duan Yu in the courtyard also changed their expressions.

"Could it be that they've caught up?"

Duan Yu didn't understand martial arts, but he knew the seriousness of the situation, and immediately said nervously.

And although Mu Wanqing's martial arts were only third-rate, she also understood the danger, and couldn't help but grasp Ning Yuan's arm, "Husband, who is this person?"

"I haven't even seen him, and I already feel a sense of suffocation."

Mu Wanqing also showed panic.

"With me here, you don't need to worry."

Ning Yuan gently patted Mu Wanqing's jade hand, which was gripping his arm, his voice calm.

At this moment, Dao Baifeng also rushed over with her sword, and before she even arrived, she asked nervously, "Who is this person?"

"If I'm not mistaken, this person should be The Utterly Evil, the leader of the Four Evils."

Ning Yuan, however, appeared extremely calm.

"It's him!"

Dao Baifeng was first startled, then showed a look of determination, suddenly cupping her fists towards Ning Yuan, "Young Master Murong, this humble Sanren has an uninvited request."

"What is it, Sanren?"

Ning Yuan raised an eyebrow slightly, asking in confusion.

"I want Young Master to take Yuer back to the Zhennan Prince Manor."

Dao Baifeng's expression was firm.

"Then what about you, Mother?"

Duan Yu immediately couldn't help but ask.

"I will hold this person off for you. Please, Young Master Murong, grant my wish!"

Dao Baifeng said solemnly.

"Mother, no, I won't agree. If you don't leave, I won't leave either."

Duan Yu immediately took a few steps forward and hugged Dao Baifeng's arm.

Ning Yuan, however, shook his head and said, "Sanren, there's no need for this. Since The Utterly Evil came for me today, he won't give up until he sees me. It's better if I stay and deal with him, and you all leave first."

Murong Fu said righteously.

"This cannot be!"

Dao Baifeng also shook her head repeatedly, "No matter what, it was Yuer who provoked the Four Evils. If we abandon Young Master and leave alone, what kind of person would I be? What kind of people would our Dali Duan Family be?"

Dao Baifeng's expression was firm. Although she had been a Sanren for many years and hadn't returned to the Zhennan Prince Manor, she still valued the Duan family's reputation greatly.

"This..."

Ning Yuan sighed softly, "I can deal with the leader of the Four Evils, but if he has helpers, I'm afraid I won't be able to take care of you all. How about this, let Young Master Duan leave first."

Ning Yuan said, looking at Duan Yu.

"Me?"

Duan Yu was stunned, then immediately refused, "No, I can't abandon you all and leave, and there's also my mother..."

"Yuer!"

Duan Yu's words were interrupted by Dao Baifeng, "Young Master Murong is right. You don't know martial arts. When we start fighting, we'll have to distract ourselves to protect you. It's better if you leave first. Besides, this isn't running away; it's so you can return to the Zhennan Prince Manor as quickly as possible to find your father and your eldest uncle to save us."

Dao Baifeng sternly reprimanded Duan Yu.

"This..."

Duan Yu looked hesitant. At this moment, Mu Wanqing also said, "Young Master Duan, don't hesitate. I'll lend Black Rose to you again. With Black Rose's speed, it will only take less than a day to go to Dali and back."

"But I don't know martial arts. What if I encounter something on the way and can't inform my father and the others in time? Wouldn't that harm you all..."

Duan Yu looked worried.

"Hmm..."

Ning Yuan pondered for a moment, then nodded, "Brother Duan is right. How about this..."

Ning Yuan looked at Mu Wanqing, "Wan Mei, why don't you escort Brother Duan for a while."

"I understand the importance of the situation. Husband, don't worry, I will bring reinforcements back as soon as possible."

Mu Wanqing's expression became serious, and she nodded solemnly.

Duan Yu, hearing this, was also delighted, "With Miss Mu protecting me, this journey will be even safer."

Mu Wanqing snorted softly, "Since that's the case, let's go first."

"Good!"

Duan Yu nodded with a joyful smile, then his expression turned solemn, "Mother, Young Master Murong, don't worry, Miss Mu and I will be back as soon as possible."

With that, Duan Yu gritted his teeth and turned towards the backyard.

Mu Wanqing, however, threw herself into Ning Yuan's arms, bit him hard on the shoulder, then stepped back and said solemnly, "You must be safe."

"Don't worry."

Ning Yuan stroked Mu Wanqing's dark hair.

Only then did Mu Wanqing turn and leave to fetch the horses from the backyard.

They had ridden two horses when they arrived, so there was one for each of them.

Watching the two leave, Ning Yuan remained extremely calm.

He trusted Mu Wanqing's character.

And he also knew Duan Yu's character.

Therefore, he wasn't worried about what might happen when the two were alone.